Window

Window

1. Types of Window

   • Typical Window
   • Side-hung Casement Window
     • Maximum Ventilation
     • Lightening
     • Less prone to air leakage
       • Sash closes with pressure, compression seal
   • Top-Hung WIndow
     • Rain Protection when window is partially opened
     • 100% Ventilation
   • Hopper Window
     • Opens inward
     • 100% Ventilation
   • Pivot Window
     • 100% Ventilation
     • Easy to clean
     • ability to direct the flow of Ventilation
   • Sliding Window
     • 50% Ventilation
     • More prone to air leakage than other windows
     • No obstruction while opening
     • Can be opened in varied degrees to prevent draught
   • Double Hung Window
     • French Louvre
       • Sun shades
     • 2 sashes
     • Slide up and down
     • 50% Ventilation
   • Louvred Window
   • Bay Window
   • Skylight

2. Components

   • Sill
     • Weather Proof
       • Protection from rain
       • Protection from Typhoon
     • Bottom part of Window
   • The Casement
   • Rebate
     • Receive Casement
   • jamb
     • Vertical Part of Frame
   • Head
     • Horizontal part of Frame
       • Support the weight of wall above window opening
   • Ventlight
     • Ventilation
   • Holdfast
     • Fix window frame on wall
   • Transom
     • Horizontal part of the frame
   • Mullion
     • Vertical part of the frame
   • Rails
   • Stiles
   • Fixedlight
     • Doesn't open, No Ventilation, Only Admit Light

3. Functions

   • Admit Natural Light
   • Ventilation (Air)

4. Design

5. Material

6. Ironmongery

7. Glazing

8. Window Schedule

9. Standardization